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 He's of my favorite songwriters, composers, musicans and singers, and one of my earliest musical passions from beyond my own shores. With the absolutely essential Malicorne, in his duo work with Marie Yacoub, in his solo work for the last decade and now in collaboration with Sylvie Berger, Gabriel Yacoub has forged new paths for French music, always holding true to his roots but never hesitating to expand, explore or explode the myth of tradition in the furtherance of his art. I cannot give a higher recommendation for music, truly 'new music from ancient roots.' - Cliff Furnald
Listen to some of the songs composed and performed by Gabriel Yacoub and Malicorne, and with Sylvie Berger (audio (p) © Gabriel Yacoub, used with the express permission of the author and record company) Read more about Gabriel Yacoub, in his own words
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I hope to have more of Gabriel Yacoub and Malicorne's available CDs in stock very soon, including new compilations and re-editions of some of the classics, plus new recordings being made by Yacoub, Sylvie Berger and their musical family. Check this list for current availability.
 Legende - Malicorne $18.99 (cdRoots# elf-legende) Légende is a 15 track compilation that covers the second decade of this seminal French ensemble, from 4 of their most acclaimed recordings, a record of the band at its artistic heights. 
 la polonaise - Cie Montanaro $28.99 (cdRoots# elf-polan) The artists say: 'The songs here describe the landscapes of Poland, the forests and the lakes, the town of Katowice, what one sees from the window on a train, the rumours of the streets, the heat in the homes these songs also describe inner landscapes, feelings, surges, restraints, feeding a shared but impossible love la polonaise unveils a rare aspect of Miquéu Montanaro's art, writer, composer and singer, for a sensitive and fine work, wonderfully served by Sylvie Berger and the production work of alchemist Gabriel Yacoub.' Other muscians include Yannick Hardouin (piano, bass), François Heim (diatonic accordion), Daniel Malavergne (tuba), Miquèu Montanaro (vocals, whistles, chromatic accordion) and Frédéric Paris (clarinet).
 l'extraordinaire tour de france... - Malicorne $18.99 (cdRoots# elf-tour) The full title was "l'Extraordinaire Tour de France d'Adélard Rousseau dit Nivernais la Clef des Cœurs, Compagnon Charpentier du Devoir" and the grand title matches the grand concept of this 1978 recording by what had become France's most important roots-rock/progressive rock band, at the height of their talents. Power and energy, elegance and grace were all in abundance, and the overall sound was cinematic in nature. This is often cited as Malicorne's greatest recording, and while I have my personal favorites from later in their discography, I can't argue with the accolades this one has garnered over the last 2 and a half decades.
 Brand new world / Dans l'oubli du sommeil - Didier Francois and Gilles Chabenat / D. François and Gabriel Yacoub $23.99 (cdRoots# hrbe-033) Two complete recordings on 2 CDs in one package, both essential works of new central European folk music. On one, the passionate dialogue of two symbols of the French and Swedish traditions: vielle a roue (hurdy-gurdy) and nyckelharpa. Music that is popular and erudite, terrestrial and celestial. The second celebrates the violin and nyckelharpa in union with the human voice, with one of France's great singers at the lead, joined by Sylvie Berger and Tom Theuns. It is flawless and visceral; highly recommended.
 je vois venir (2 CDs) - Gabriel Yacoub $28.99 (cdRoots# elf-venir) The 2004 release of a live recording on 2 CDs. Recorded live at the Théâtre de Cornouaille in Quimper, January 17th and 18th 2003, the album features the whole concert, no tricks! The recording features all new arrangements for this unique ensemble, with unreleased pieces, old memories, rarities, and, as the band says, the pleasure of playing and living together. That joy exudes through every minute of this performance.
 marie de malicorne - Malicorne $18.99 (cdRoots# elf-marie) 2005 compilation of Malicorne tracks featuring vocalist Marie Yacoub, plus bonus CDR file with lyrics to the songs. Includes a number of never-released versions, remixes and different editions.
 Balançoire en feu - Malicorne $18.99 (cdRoots# elf-balancoire)
 les choses les plus simples (book) - Gabriel Yacoub $21.99 (cdRoots# elf-book) A book of poetry/lyrics by Gabriel Yacoub
 Malicorne 2 - Malicorne $18.99 (cdRoots# elf-malicorne2)
 Malicorne 4 - Malicorne $18.99 (cdRoots# elf-malicorne4)
 En Public - Malicorne $18.99 (cdRoots# elf-public)
 Vox - Malicorne $18.99 (cdRoots# elf-vox) A collection of the vocal works of this seminal French folk-rock ensemble
 La Nonchalante - Emmanuel Pariselle $temp out of stock-18.99 (cdRoots# elf-pari1) la bergere accordionist steps to the front, joined by his partners in the trio, Silvie Berger and Julien Biget, plus a few friends, for a unique recording of new music.
 Malicorne 1 - Malicorne $temp out of stock-18.99 (cdRoots# elf-malicorne1)
 Pierre de Grenoble - Gabriel and Marie Yacoub $temp out of stock-18.99 (cdRoots# elf-grenoble) This is the 1973 "acoustic Malicorne" recording of 1973, for some reason put under just the Yacoub name, but featuring all the major players from the band. Among the many 'classic; recordings made by the band, this one is probably the most sought after, and it is available again in a new edition.
 Elementary Level of Faith - Gabriel Yacoub $temp out of stock-18.99 (cdRoots# elf-elf) 1987
 :Yacoub - Gabriel Yacoub $temp out of stock-18.99 (cdRoots# elf-yacoub) 2001
 Trad Arr - Gabriel Yacoub $temp out of stock-17.99 (cdRoots# elf-tradarr) One of Gabriel Yacoub's most popular recordings was this elegant and simple set of songs, arranged from the tradition and performed with an understatement that was a radical change from the high-tech sound that Malicorne had developed. Musicians include Marie Yacoub, Hughes de Courson, Barry Dransfield and Jean Blanchard
 Tri (collection) - Gabriel Yacoub $temp out of stock-18.99 (cdRoots# elf-tri) A compilation from earlier recordings (pre 1999), and an excellent place to begin to learn about this unique artist.
 Bel - Gabriel Yacoub $temp out of stock-18.99 (cdRoots# elf-bel) 1990
 Quatre - Gabriel Yacoub $temp out of stock (cdRoots# elf-quatre) 1994
 Les cathedrales de l'industrie - Malicorne / Gabriel Yacoub $temp out of stock-18.99 (cdRoots# elf-cath) Cathedrals of Industry is the recording that turned the tide in French folk-rock, a high-tech experiment that infuriated some old (folkie) fans with its electronics and sometimes calculated mechanisms. But it is also the recording that placed Malicorne in the new European avant garde, bringing the nation into the 'new roots' movement that Britain had already started.
 The Simple Things We Said - Gabriel Yacoub $13.99 (cdRoots# pcd-yacoub1) A collection of songs, including 4 in English, some old and some new, plus some previously unreleased. All are new recordings made in Paris in 2001. The album is all acoustic.
 Almanach - Malicorne $temp out of stock-18.99 (cdRoots# elf-almanach)
 Babel - Gabriel Yacoub $temp out of stock-18.99 (cdRoots# elf-babel) 1997
 fi de l'eau - la bergere $temp out of stock-18.99 (cdRoots# elf-bergere2) The second recording by la bergère is again a poetic vision, created by the trio of Sylvie Berger (voice), Julien Biget (guitar, bouzouki, mandolin, percussion, voice), and Emmanuel Pariselle (accordion diatonique, concertina, flute, voice), joined by a wonderful list of guests including Gilles Chabenat, Gabriel Yacoub and Alain Bruel. Highly recommended, as was their first!
 Ouvarosa - La Bergere $temp out of stock-18.99 (cdRoots# elf-ouvarosa) The French singer Sylvie Berger and her ensemble, La Bergère, present a beautuful collection of original and traditional songs, all elegantly produced by Gabriel Yacoub (who also participates as musician and singer on a few tracks).
 La Beastiaire - Malicorne $temp out of stock-18.99 (cdRoots# elf-beast) yacoub gabriel malicorne malicarne
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